Mazda 3 Will Not Shift From Park

[@scottwolf9355]

WOW!!!! Got up in -10 degree weather and the car would not shift. I followed your video and WORK AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE A GOD SEND THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wyattoneable]

The old tap on the box trick. That was a good find. Yikes! A costly item but a good repair Jim. That was a good one.

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks Wyatt.Actually I kind of new what I was looking for I've already replaced 4-5 of them on other cars.

[@thomastommy1192]

As always a great educational video. Thanks for sharing. I hope you are having a Blessed Weekend.

[@oceanpointelcd3847]

Great video! My Mazda3 2016 also has intermittent failure. I also got a check engine code that stating that the switch in the brake pedal for the brake lights is not working, but the brakes lights actually do work. Could it be that the same "brake-light-switch" also engages the solenoid? Thank you!

[@trfru7762]

I had a furnace controller go bad. $250 dollar board. I traced it to a bad relay. I bought the relay for $1.89 and replaced it. It required soldering and desoldering and all furnace technicians would have replaced the board, but you can fix boards down to the component level if you have the skill. I did like the video and it was very informative.

[@bobsoft]

I hear you. Rebuilt my furnace board with relays and capacitors. I do all my own electronics work, TCM, ECU..etc

[@timb3925]

Good information as you always have

[@bones1325]

hi Jim i have the exact problem with my 2004 mazda3 thanks to you i can now fix it. can you recommend a reputable company to purchase the Junction Fuse Box? THANK YOU BROTHER

[@mjlcmayer]

Great video Jim. I'm dealing with this right now. If you were to force the relay to remain open would there be any unforeseen problems?

[@will2dmax1]

We got a 2012 mazda3 same issue,we thought it was the brake light switch had it replaced, still having a hard time,but doesn't seem to be as bad,I like the ear test I'm going to do that next, I'm trying to figure it out.

[@zacksrandomprojects9698]

Im diggin the power probe. Didnt know there was such a thing. Im ordering a new solenoid and a power probe. Thanks for the video

[@0o0oo0o]

Thanks for the video. I have a 2010 Mazda3 hatchback with this same issue, and I am looking online at the wiring schematics and don't see a shift-lock relay. I'm pretty sure the junction box is located on the driver side in my car but, any idea what it might be called or where it is on the 2010 wiring schematics?

[@Chango46]

Great video!!!! I have the same issue and was wondering why changing the shifter lock fuse isn't an option??

[@jimthecarguy]

Because the relay is part of the fuse block. Good question.

[@Chango46]

@@jimthecarguy ah ok. Thanks again!!

[@bkleen4674]

I replaced the brake switch and it works more often now but it intermittently still won't go out of park. When it won't go out of park, my brake lights aren't working. Could it still be the shifter solenoid?

[@circlek5289]

When replacing pjb, can it be any as long as years match ?

[@teamblacksheep-]

Can someone post a link or video to bypass faulty relay and install external relay with diagram or pictures

[@bobbobby5724]

You are the one 1 master, love love you videos

[@araoyeomoniyi1599]

My Mazda 2010 don't select gear and I was told that is ABS and when I bought ABs and I fixed it.the problem of selecting gear is still on.pls what can I do?

[@josephmorales3728]

Bro are you in Dallas Tx ? You did i a good job thanks

[@jimthecarguy]

I'm in New Jersey.

[@SandraVelazquezC]

Hi Joseph. Are you in Dallas? Im here and having a similar problem

[@imrank5305]

Hey what if only one brake light is working?

[@Jorge209_]

I can't find the part they said they discontinued it so will any one just work or do i have to match up certain stuff someone let me know

[@Nismo-gy3wz]

Hi, does anyone know if a 2008 board will work in a 2012 model? Are they the same?

[@PaulieWalnutss]

How much was the used junction box boss ?

[@jimthecarguy]

it was cheep only $25.00

[@trfru7762]

Of course if the car has a lot of miles and resale isn't an issue, you can just break the plastic piece that prevents shifting and not worry about the solenoid energizing.

[@agy2k2]

Nice video and good diagnosis thank you for sharing

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Park safety switch transmission range switch

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching.

[@pastormichaelhibbertminist7486]

Thank you!!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good video jim

[@chrisparenti2461]

“There’s your problem lady! It’s a Mazda 😂”

[@jimthecarguy]

I agree . You have to love the Mazda products.

[@davidgoliath982]

customer should have opted for u to wire in a new relay. would be a more dependable fix. good job anyway

[@araoyeomoniyi1599]

Mazda 3 2010

[@araoyeomoniyi1599]

My speedometer is working fine

[@ozzy9282]

2010 mazda 3 value is around 4.000$. Labor for this 1.200$😕

[@jimthecarguy]

Thanks for watching.

[@timmosazz]

I have heard that if you change the fuse box the computer needs to be re booted? Have you run across this problem? I am having the same issue along with the taillights going off also. If I tap on the box everything works. This could fix my problem. Wondering about the computer re boot?

[@timmosazz]

Does this require the computer re booted or re programmed? I have heard the computer reboot is $900.00 dollars.

[@jimthecarguy]

@@timmosazz good question but no you don't need to reboot the computer.Just plug in the box and reconnect the batter and your good to go.

[@jimthecarguy]

@@timmosazz No need to worry about that.